US20080292438A1 - Loading Ramp Adapted to be Carried by a Truck - Google Patents
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- This invention pertains to a ramp for loading a small vehicle into a truck. More particularly, this invention pertains to a loading ramp adapted to be carried by the truck such the loading ramp optimizes the storage space provided by the truck.
- the small vehicle is pushed, pulled, or driven from the ground, up the ramp, and into the bed of the truck.
- the ramp is positioned to define a vertical wall of the bed, is removed from the pickup truck and stored elsewhere, or is transported in the bed.
- the ramp is either not transported by the pickup truck or is transported in the bed of the pickup truck, limiting the storage space provided by the pickup truck.
- the small vehicle occupies the great majority of the bed of the truck such that other gear, supplies, tools, or equipment cannot be transported in the bed.
- a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck. More specifically, the loading ramp is capable of two positions, namely an up position and a down position.
- the loading ramp is mounted to a truck such that the loading ramp, when at the down position, defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck.
- the gradient supports a small vehicle, such as a lawnmower, an ATV, or a snowmobile, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient.
- the loading ramp is moved to the up position.
- the loading ramp When the loading ramp is at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck. In particular embodiments, when the loading ramp is at the up position, the loading ramp supports at least a portion of the small vehicle such that the loading ramp makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied by the small vehicle. Stated differently, the present invention provides a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the loading ramp at the down position
- FIG. 2 illustrates the loading ramp of FIG. 1 at the up position
- FIG. 3 illustrates the loading ramp of FIG. 1 at the up position and supporting a small vehicle.
- the present invention provides a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck.
- the loading ramp is adapted to be removably mounted to trucks of various sizes and is capable of an up position and a down position.
- the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck.
- the gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient.
- the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied.
- One embodiment of the loading ramp constructed in accordance with the various features of the present invention is illustrated generally at 10 in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the loading ramp 10 in accordance with the various features of the present invention.
- the loading ramp 10 includes a first gradient member 12 , a second gradient member 14 , and a support structure 16 .
- the first gradient member 12 defines a first surface 13 , which supports a small vehicle to the extent that the small vehicle can traverse the first surface 13 .
- a small vehicle includes, but is not limited to, an ATV, a lawnmower, and a snowmobile.
- the first surface 13 includes a plurality of crossing beams. It should be noted that the first surface 13 can be a surface other than one having a plurality of beams, such as a solid surface or a porous surface, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the first gradient member 12 defines a proximate end 22 and a distal end 24 .
- the proximate end 22 is opposite the distal end 24 with respect to the first surface 13 .
- the first gradient member 12 includes a first rail 32 and a second rail 34 .
- the first rail 32 and the second rail 34 run longitudinally between the proximate end 22 and the distal end 24 and are positioned opposite one another with respect to the first surface 13 .
- the first rail 32 and the second rail 34 are to maintain the small vehicle at the first gradient member 12 in accordance with the subsequent discussion. It should be noted that the first gradient member 12 need not include the first rail 32 or the second rail 34 to remain within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
- the first gradient member 12 is secured to the support structure 16 .
- the support structure 16 includes a mounting member 18 and an adjustable member 20 .
- the mounting member 18 is adapted to be secured to a truck 30 having a bed 28 such that the support structure 16 is mounted to the truck 30 .
- the proximate end 22 of the first gradient member 12 is proximate the bed 28 .
- the mounting member 18 cooperates with a receiver-type hitch 26 included by the truck 30 such that the support structure 16 is removably mounted to the truck 30 .
- the receiver-type hitch 26 includes any hitch having a receptacle for receiving an insertable structure such as a ball mount.
- the mounting member 18 can mount the support structure 16 to the truck 30 by ways other than by cooperating with a receiver-type hitch 26 without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. It should also be noted that the mounting member 18 can irremovably mount the support structure 16 to the truck 30 without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Also, in the illustrated embodiment, the truck 30 is a pickup truck having its tailgate removed. It should be noted that the truck 30 can include vehicles other than a pickup truck, such as a sports utility vehicle, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. When the truck 30 is a sports utility vehicle, the bed 28 is the storage space located behind the seating.
- the adjustable member 20 adjusts the distance d 1 between the proximate end 22 of the first gradient member 12 and the mounting member 18 such that the loading ramp 10 is adapted to be mounted to any size truck. More specifically, the adjustable member 20 adjusts the distance d 1 such that the mounting member 18 is secured to the truck 30 and the proximate end 22 of the first gradient member 12 is positioned at the bed 28 of the truck 30 . In the illustrated embodiment, the proximate end 22 of the gradient member 12 rests on a rear bumper 29 of the truck 30 . However, it should be noted that the proximate end 22 of the gradient member 12 can rest on the bed 28 of the truck 30 or not rest on the truck 30 at all without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the adjustable member 20 has a pin and slot configuration.
- the adjustable member 20 can adjust the distance d 1 by ways other than utilizing a pin and slot configuration without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the second gradient member 14 is secured to the first gradient member 12 at the distal end 24 of the first gradient member 12 .
- the second gradient member 14 defines a second surface 15 , which supports the small vehicle to the extent that the small vehicle can traverse the second surface 15 .
- the second surface 15 includes a plurality of beams. It should be noted that the second surface 15 can be a surface other than one having a plurality of beams, such as a solid surface or a porous surface, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the second gradient member 14 includes a left gradient member 36 and a right gradient member 38 .
- the second gradient member 14 can include one or more gradient members without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 are positioned a distance d 2 from one another.
- the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 are secured to the first gradient member 12 such that the distance d 2 between the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 is adjustable.
- the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 define respective openings 42 , which receive a rod 40 included by the first gradient member 12 to the extent that the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 are secured to the first gradient member 12 such that the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 slide laterally along the rod 40 . Consequently, the left gradient member 36 and the right gradient member 38 are adjusted to accommodate various small vehicles having different wheelbases.
- the second gradient member 14 is secured to the first gradient member 12 such that the second gradient member 14 pivots at the distal end 24 to the extent that the second gradient member 14 is capable of at least two positions, namely an up position and a down position.
- the second gradient member 14 is at the down position.
- the first gradient member 12 and the second gradient member 14 define a gradient between a ground surface 31 and the bed 28 of the truck 30 ; the gradient being traversable by the small vehicle.
- the small vehicle is loaded into the bed 28 of the truck 30 by pushing, pulling, or driving the small vehicle from the ground surface 31 , up the gradient defined by the first gradient member 12 and the second gradient member 14 , and to the bed 28 .
- the small vehicle is unloaded from the bed 28 of the truck 30 by pushing, pulling, or driving the small vehicle from the bed 28 , down the gradient, and to the ground surface 31 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates the loading ramp 10 at the up position.
- the second gradient member 14 is moved between the up position and the down position either manually or by way of a mechanical device.
- the mechanical device includes, but is not limited to, motorized and crank-powered mechanical devices.
- the second gradient member 14 is adapted to be temporarily locked at the up position.
- the second gradient member 14 is temporarily locked at the up position by a first locking member 48 and a second locking member 50 .
- the first locking member 48 is a beam rotatably secured to the first rail 32 and releasably secured to the second gradient member 14 .
- the second locking member 50 is a beam rotatably secured to the second rail 34 and releasably secured to the second gradient member 14 .
- each of the first locking member 48 and the second locking member 50 can be a structure other than a beam, such as a chain, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the second gradient member 14 can be locked at the up position by ways other than the first locking member 48 and the second locking member 50 , such as by way of a locking motorized or crank-powered mechanical device, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
- the support structure 16 When the support structure 16 is mounted to the truck 30 and the second gradient member 14 is at the up position, the support structure 16 supports the first gradient member 12 and the second gradient member 14 above the ground surface 31 such that the loading ramp 10 is carried by the truck 30 . Additionally, when the second gradient member 14 is at the up position, the loading ramp 10 does not limit the storage space provided by the truck 30 . More specifically, the loading ramp 10 occupies no portion of the bed 28 or the cap of the truck 30 and does not limit the height of the cargo transported in the bed 28 .
- the result of the above-discussed features is a portable loading ramp 10 for loading and unloading a small vehicle with respect to the bed 28 of the truck 30 and for not limiting the storage space provided by the truck 30 .
- the second gradient member 14 is at the down position, the small vehicle is loaded into the bed 28 by way of the loading ramp 10 in accordance with the above-discussion.
- the second gradient member 14 is moved to and locked at the up position in accordance with the above-discussion.
- both the small vehicle and the loading ramp 10 are carried by the truck 30 .
- the loading ramp 10 is not limiting the storage space provided by the truck 30 .
- the second gradient member 14 is unlocked from the up position and is moved to the down position in accordance with the above-discussion.
- the small vehicle is then unloaded from the truck 30 by way of the loading ramp 10 in accordance with the above-discussion.
- the second gradient member 14 is positioned and locked at the up position such that the loading ramp 10 is carried by the truck 30 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates an additional feature of the loading ramp 10 in accordance with the various features of the present invention.
- the second gradient member 14 is at the up position and a portion of the small vehicle 44 is positioned in the bed 28 of the truck 30 and a portion of the small vehicle 44 is positioned at the first gradient member 12 of the loading ramp 10 .
- the truck 30 carries both the small vehicle 44 and the loading ramp 10 such that the small vehicle 44 occupies a minimal portion of the bed 28 of the truck 30 . Consequently, the loading ramp 10 makes available storage space provided by the truck 30 that would otherwise be occupied by the small vehicle 44 . As a result, the loading ramp 10 optimizes the storage space provided by the truck 30 .
- the loading ramp is adapted to be removably mounted to trucks of various sizes and is capable of an up position and a down position.
- the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck.
- the gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient.
- the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied.
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Described is a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck. The loading ramp is adapted to be mounted to a truck and is capable of an up position and a down position. When at the down position, the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck. The gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient. When at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied.
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- 1. Field of Invention
- This invention pertains to a ramp for loading a small vehicle into a truck. More particularly, this invention pertains to a loading ramp adapted to be carried by the truck such the loading ramp optimizes the storage space provided by the truck.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- There exists a need for transporting a small vehicle, such as a lawnmower, an ATV, or a snowmobile, by way of a truck, such as a pickup truck or a sports utility vehicle, without utilizing a trailer. To satisfy this need, many inventions in the prior art, such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,913,305, 6,705,820, 5,807,058, 5,649,732, 5,603,600, 5,380,141, 4,990,049, 3,726,423, 3,720,335, 3,687,314, 3,704,794, and 3,613,920, provide a ramp that abuts the bed of a truck. More specifically, the ramp provides an incline between the ground and the bed of the truck. In accordance with these prior art inventions, the small vehicle is pushed, pulled, or driven from the ground, up the ramp, and into the bed of the truck. After the small vehicle is in the bed of the truck, the ramp is positioned to define a vertical wall of the bed, is removed from the pickup truck and stored elsewhere, or is transported in the bed. One limitation of these prior art inventions is that the ramp is either not transported by the pickup truck or is transported in the bed of the pickup truck, limiting the storage space provided by the pickup truck. Additionally, after being loaded into the truck, the small vehicle occupies the great majority of the bed of the truck such that other gear, supplies, tools, or equipment cannot be transported in the bed.
- Other prior art inventions, such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,150,591, 5,393,191, and 5,380,141, also include a platform disposed within and secured to the bed of a truck such that a space is defined between the platform and the floor of the bed. In accordance with these prior art inventions, a small vehicle is pushed, pulled, or driven from the ground, up the ramp, and to the platform such that the small vehicle is positioned above the floor of the bed of the truck. Although, the space between the platform and the floor of the bed provides storage space at the floor of the bed, the space is limited by the structure of the platform. Additionally, positioning the small vehicle above the bed of the truck raises the center of gravity of the truck, making it more prone to tipping over and more difficult to manage while driving. Consequently, a ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for not limiting the storage space provided by the truck is desired.
- In accordance with the various features of the present invention there is provided a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck. More specifically, the loading ramp is capable of two positions, namely an up position and a down position. The loading ramp is mounted to a truck such that the loading ramp, when at the down position, defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck. The gradient supports a small vehicle, such as a lawnmower, an ATV, or a snowmobile, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient. When the small vehicle is in the bed of the truck, the loading ramp is moved to the up position. When the loading ramp is at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck. In particular embodiments, when the loading ramp is at the up position, the loading ramp supports at least a portion of the small vehicle such that the loading ramp makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied by the small vehicle. Stated differently, the present invention provides a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck.
- The above-mentioned features of the invention will become more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the invention read together with the drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the loading ramp at the down position; -
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FIG. 3 illustrates the loading ramp ofFIG. 1 at the up position and supporting a small vehicle. - The present invention provides a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck. The loading ramp is adapted to be removably mounted to trucks of various sizes and is capable of an up position and a down position. When at the down position, the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck. The gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient. When at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied. One embodiment of the loading ramp constructed in accordance with the various features of the present invention is illustrated generally at 10 in
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FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of theloading ramp 10 in accordance with the various features of the present invention. Theloading ramp 10 includes afirst gradient member 12, asecond gradient member 14, and asupport structure 16. Thefirst gradient member 12 defines afirst surface 13, which supports a small vehicle to the extent that the small vehicle can traverse thefirst surface 13. A small vehicle includes, but is not limited to, an ATV, a lawnmower, and a snowmobile. In the illustrated embodiment, thefirst surface 13 includes a plurality of crossing beams. It should be noted that thefirst surface 13 can be a surface other than one having a plurality of beams, such as a solid surface or a porous surface, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Thefirst gradient member 12 defines aproximate end 22 and adistal end 24. Theproximate end 22 is opposite thedistal end 24 with respect to thefirst surface 13. In the illustrated embodiment, thefirst gradient member 12 includes afirst rail 32 and asecond rail 34. Thefirst rail 32 and thesecond rail 34 run longitudinally between theproximate end 22 and thedistal end 24 and are positioned opposite one another with respect to thefirst surface 13. Thefirst rail 32 and thesecond rail 34 are to maintain the small vehicle at thefirst gradient member 12 in accordance with the subsequent discussion. It should be noted that thefirst gradient member 12 need not include thefirst rail 32 or thesecond rail 34 to remain within the scope and spirit of the present invention. - Considering momentarily
FIG. 2 , thefirst gradient member 12 is secured to thesupport structure 16. Thesupport structure 16 includes amounting member 18 and anadjustable member 20. Themounting member 18 is adapted to be secured to atruck 30 having abed 28 such that thesupport structure 16 is mounted to thetruck 30. When thesupport structure 16 is mounted to thetruck 30, theproximate end 22 of thefirst gradient member 12 is proximate thebed 28. In the illustrated embodiment, themounting member 18 cooperates with a receiver-type hitch 26 included by thetruck 30 such that thesupport structure 16 is removably mounted to thetruck 30. The receiver-type hitch 26 includes any hitch having a receptacle for receiving an insertable structure such as a ball mount. It should be noted that themounting member 18 can mount thesupport structure 16 to thetruck 30 by ways other than by cooperating with a receiver-type hitch 26 without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. It should also be noted that the mountingmember 18 can irremovably mount thesupport structure 16 to thetruck 30 without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Also, in the illustrated embodiment, thetruck 30 is a pickup truck having its tailgate removed. It should be noted that thetruck 30 can include vehicles other than a pickup truck, such as a sports utility vehicle, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. When thetruck 30 is a sports utility vehicle, thebed 28 is the storage space located behind the seating. - The
adjustable member 20 adjusts the distance d1 between theproximate end 22 of thefirst gradient member 12 and the mountingmember 18 such that theloading ramp 10 is adapted to be mounted to any size truck. More specifically, theadjustable member 20 adjusts the distance d1 such that the mountingmember 18 is secured to thetruck 30 and theproximate end 22 of thefirst gradient member 12 is positioned at thebed 28 of thetruck 30. In the illustrated embodiment, theproximate end 22 of thegradient member 12 rests on a rear bumper 29 of thetruck 30. However, it should be noted that theproximate end 22 of thegradient member 12 can rest on thebed 28 of thetruck 30 or not rest on thetruck 30 at all without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
adjustable member 20 has a pin and slot configuration. However, it should be noted that theadjustable member 20 can adjust the distance d1 by ways other than utilizing a pin and slot configuration without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. - Returning to
FIG. 1 , thesecond gradient member 14 is secured to thefirst gradient member 12 at thedistal end 24 of thefirst gradient member 12. Thesecond gradient member 14 defines asecond surface 15, which supports the small vehicle to the extent that the small vehicle can traverse thesecond surface 15. In the illustrated embodiment, thesecond surface 15 includes a plurality of beams. It should be noted that thesecond surface 15 can be a surface other than one having a plurality of beams, such as a solid surface or a porous surface, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Also, in the illustrated embodiment, thesecond gradient member 14 includes aleft gradient member 36 and aright gradient member 38. It should be noted that thesecond gradient member 14 can include one or more gradient members without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 are positioned a distance d2 from one another. In the illustrated embodiment, theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 are secured to thefirst gradient member 12 such that the distance d2 between theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 is adjustable. More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 definerespective openings 42, which receive arod 40 included by thefirst gradient member 12 to the extent that theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 are secured to thefirst gradient member 12 such that theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 slide laterally along therod 40. Consequently, theleft gradient member 36 and theright gradient member 38 are adjusted to accommodate various small vehicles having different wheelbases. - The
second gradient member 14 is secured to thefirst gradient member 12 such that thesecond gradient member 14 pivots at thedistal end 24 to the extent that thesecond gradient member 14 is capable of at least two positions, namely an up position and a down position. InFIG. 1 , thesecond gradient member 14 is at the down position. When thesecond gradient member 14 is at the down position, thefirst gradient member 12 and thesecond gradient member 14 define a gradient between aground surface 31 and thebed 28 of thetruck 30; the gradient being traversable by the small vehicle. The small vehicle is loaded into thebed 28 of thetruck 30 by pushing, pulling, or driving the small vehicle from theground surface 31, up the gradient defined by thefirst gradient member 12 and thesecond gradient member 14, and to thebed 28. The small vehicle is unloaded from thebed 28 of thetruck 30 by pushing, pulling, or driving the small vehicle from thebed 28, down the gradient, and to theground surface 31. - After the small vehicle has been loaded or unloaded, the
second gradient member 14 is moved to the up position.FIG. 2 illustrates theloading ramp 10 at the up position. Thesecond gradient member 14 is moved between the up position and the down position either manually or by way of a mechanical device. The mechanical device includes, but is not limited to, motorized and crank-powered mechanical devices. Thesecond gradient member 14 is adapted to be temporarily locked at the up position. In the illustrated embodiment, thesecond gradient member 14 is temporarily locked at the up position by afirst locking member 48 and asecond locking member 50. More specifically, the first lockingmember 48 is a beam rotatably secured to thefirst rail 32 and releasably secured to thesecond gradient member 14. Similarly, thesecond locking member 50 is a beam rotatably secured to thesecond rail 34 and releasably secured to thesecond gradient member 14. It should be noted that each of the first lockingmember 48 and thesecond locking member 50 can be a structure other than a beam, such as a chain, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. It should also be noted that thesecond gradient member 14 can be locked at the up position by ways other than the first lockingmember 48 and thesecond locking member 50, such as by way of a locking motorized or crank-powered mechanical device, without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. - When the
support structure 16 is mounted to thetruck 30 and thesecond gradient member 14 is at the up position, thesupport structure 16 supports thefirst gradient member 12 and thesecond gradient member 14 above theground surface 31 such that theloading ramp 10 is carried by thetruck 30. Additionally, when thesecond gradient member 14 is at the up position, theloading ramp 10 does not limit the storage space provided by thetruck 30. More specifically, theloading ramp 10 occupies no portion of thebed 28 or the cap of thetruck 30 and does not limit the height of the cargo transported in thebed 28. - The result of the above-discussed features is a
portable loading ramp 10 for loading and unloading a small vehicle with respect to thebed 28 of thetruck 30 and for not limiting the storage space provided by thetruck 30. For example, when thesecond gradient member 14 is at the down position, the small vehicle is loaded into thebed 28 by way of theloading ramp 10 in accordance with the above-discussion. When the small vehicle is in thebed 28, thesecond gradient member 14 is moved to and locked at the up position in accordance with the above-discussion. At this point, both the small vehicle and theloading ramp 10 are carried by thetruck 30. Additionally, theloading ramp 10 is not limiting the storage space provided by thetruck 30. To unload the small vehicle from thebed 28, thesecond gradient member 14 is unlocked from the up position and is moved to the down position in accordance with the above-discussion. The small vehicle is then unloaded from thetruck 30 by way of theloading ramp 10 in accordance with the above-discussion. When the small vehicle is back at theground surface 31, thesecond gradient member 14 is positioned and locked at the up position such that theloading ramp 10 is carried by thetruck 30. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an additional feature of theloading ramp 10 in accordance with the various features of the present invention. InFIG. 3 , thesecond gradient member 14 is at the up position and a portion of thesmall vehicle 44 is positioned in thebed 28 of thetruck 30 and a portion of thesmall vehicle 44 is positioned at thefirst gradient member 12 of theloading ramp 10. When thesmall vehicle 44 is positioned as described, thetruck 30 carries both thesmall vehicle 44 and theloading ramp 10 such that thesmall vehicle 44 occupies a minimal portion of thebed 28 of thetruck 30. Consequently, theloading ramp 10 makes available storage space provided by thetruck 30 that would otherwise be occupied by thesmall vehicle 44. As a result, theloading ramp 10 optimizes the storage space provided by thetruck 30. - From the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will recognize that a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck offering advantages over the prior art has been provided. The loading ramp is adapted to be removably mounted to trucks of various sizes and is capable of an up position and a down position. When at the down position, the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck. The gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient. When at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied.
- While the present invention has been illustrated by description of several embodiments and while the illustrative embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not the intention of the applicant to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the specific details, representative apparatus and methods, and illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures may be made from such details without departing from the spirit or scope of applicant's general inventive concept.
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1. A loading ramp, said loading ramp comprising:
a support structure having a mounting member, said mounting member being compatible with a truck having a bed such that said support structure is adapted to be removably mounted to the truck;
a first gradient member secured to said support structure, said first gradient member defining a first surface, a proximate end, and a distal end, the proximate end being opposite the distal end with respect to the first surface, the proximate end being proximate the bed of the truck when said support structure is mounted to the truck, the first surface being structured to support a small vehicle; and
a second gradient member secured to said first gradient member at the distal end such that said second gradient member pivots at the distal end to the extent that said second gradient member is capable of an up position and a down position, said second gradient member defining a second surface, the second surface being structured to support the small vehicle, said first gradient member and said second gradient member defining a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck when said second gradient member is at the down position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, the gradient being traversable by the small vehicle, said loading ramp being carried by the truck when said second gradient member is at the up position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, said loading ramp not limiting the storage space provided by the truck when said loading ramp is carried by the truck.
2. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein said loading ramp makes available storage space provided by the truck otherwise occupied when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
3. The loading ramp of claim 2 wherein said loading ramp supports at least a portion of the small vehicle when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
4. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein said mounting member is compatible with a receiver-type hitch.
5. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein said support structure is adjustable such that the proximate end of said first gradient member is proximate the bed of the truck when said support structure is mounted to the truck regardless of the size of the truck.
6. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the proximate end of said first gradient member rests against a rear bumper of the truck when said support structure is mounted to the truck.
7. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the proximate end of said first gradient member rests against the bed of the truck when said support structure is mounted to the truck.
8. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the first surface defined by said first gradient member includes a plurality of beams.
9. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the first surface defined by said first gradient member includes a solid surface.
10. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the first surface defined by said first gradient member includes a porous surface.
11. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the second surface defined by said second gradient member includes a plurality of beams.
12. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the second surface defined by said second gradient member includes a solid surface.
13. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the second surface defined by said second gradient member includes a porous surface.
14. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein said second gradient member includes a plurality of gradient members.
15. The loading ramp of claim 14 wherein said second gradient member includes a left gradient member and a right gradient member.
16. The loading ramp of claim 15 wherein the distance between said left gradient member and said right gradient member is adjustable.
17. The loading ramp of claim 15 wherein said second gradient member includes a center gradient member.
18. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein said first gradient member includes a first rail and a second rail running longitudinally between the proximate end and the distal end, said first rail being disposed opposite said second rail with respect to the first surface.
19. The loading ramp of claim 1 further comprising a mechanical device, said mechanical device moving said second gradient member between the up position and down position.
20. The loading ramp of claim 1 further comprising a locking member, said locking member locking said second gradient member at the up position.
21. The loading ramp of claim 20 wherein said locking member includes a beam secured to said first gradient member and said second gradient member.
22. The loading ramp of claim 20 wherein said locking member includes a chain secured to said first gradient member and said second gradient member.
23. The loading ramp of claim 20 wherein said locking member includes a mechanical device.
24. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the truck is selected from the group consisting of a pickup truck and a sports utility vehicle.
25. The loading ramp of claim 1 wherein the small vehicle is selected from the group consisting of a lawnmower, an ATV, and a snowmobile.
26. A loading ramp; said loading ramp comprising:
a support structure adapted to be mounted to a truck having a bed; and
a gradient secured to said support structure, said gradient having a first gradient member and a second gradient member, said second gradient member being secured to a distal end of said first gradient member such that said second gradient member pivots at the distal end to the extent that said second gradient member is capable of an up position and a down position, said gradient defining an inclined surface between a ground surface and the bed of the truck when said second gradient member is at the down position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, the inclined surface being traversable by a small vehicle, said loading ramp being carried by the truck when said second gradient member is at the up position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, said loading ramp not limiting the storage space provided by the truck when said loading ramp is carried by the truck.
27. The loading ramp of claim 26 wherein said loading ramp makes available storage space provided by the truck otherwise occupied when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
28. The loading ramp of claim 27 wherein said loading ramp supports at least a portion of the small vehicle when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
29. The loading ramp of claim 26 wherein said second gradient member of said gradient includes a left gradient member and a right gradient member.
30. The loading ramp of claim 26 wherein the truck is selected from the group consisting of a pickup truck and a sports utility vehicle.
31. A loading ramp, said loading ramp comprising:
a support structure;
a mounting member secured to said support structure, said mounting member cooperating with a truck having a bed such that said support structure is adapted to be removably mounted to the truck;
a first gradient member secured to said support structure, said first gradient member having a proximate end and a distal end, the proximate end being proximate the bed of the truck when said support structure is mounted to the truck, said first gradient member supporting a small vehicle;
a left gradient member secured to said first gradient member at the distal end such that said left gradient member pivots at the distal end to the extent that said left gradient member is capable of an up position and a down position, said left gradient member supporting the small vehicle; and
a right gradient member secured to said first gradient member at the distal end such that said right gradient member pivots at the distal end to the extent that said right gradient member is capable of the up position and the down position, said right gradient member supporting the small vehicle, said first gradient member, said left gradient member, and said right gradient member defining a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck when said left gradient member and said right gradient member are at the down position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, the gradient being traversable by the small vehicle, said loading ramp being carried by the truck when said left gradient member and said right gradient member are at the up position and said support structure is mounted to the truck, said loading ramp not limiting the storage space provided by the truck when said loading ramp is carried by the truck.
32. The loading ramp of claim 31 wherein said loading ramp makes available storage space provided by the truck otherwise occupied when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
33. The loading ramp of claim 32 wherein said loading ramp supports at least a portion of the small vehicle when said loading ramp and the small vehicle are carried by the truck.
34. The loading ramp of claim 31 wherein the distance between said left gradient member and said right gradient member is adjustable.
35. The loading ramp of claim 31 further comprising a center gradient member secured to said first gradient member at the distal end such that said center gradient member pivots at the distal end to the extent that said center gradient member is capable of the up position and the down position, said center gradient member supporting the small vehicle, said first gradient member, said left gradient member, said center gradient member, and said right gradient member defining a gradient between the ground surface and the bed of the truck when said left gradient member, said center gradient member, and said right gradient member are at the down position, the gradient being traversable by the small vehicle, said loading ramp being carried by the truck when said left gradient member, said center gradient member, and said right gradient member are at the up position, said loading ramp not limiting the storage space provided by the truck when said loading ramp is carried by the truck.
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